Courts exist to resolve live disputes. When something happens that removes the actual controversy between the two sides, a court may decide there is nothing…
What It Means When a Court Dismisses an Appeal as “Moot” Read More »
When the U.S. Supreme Court announces a new rule about how criminal cases must be handled, people whose cases ended years earlier often wonder whether that n…
When a New U.S. Supreme Court Ruling Does Not Reach Back to Reopen an Old Sentence Read More »
After a car crash and a lawsuit, the fight is not always over when the jury returns a verdict. Sometimes there is a second battle over who pays the attorney’…
When a Car Insurer May Not Have to Pay an Attorney’s Fee Award Against Its Insured Read More »
When you file a lawsuit, one of the first questions is where it can be heard. Florida law gives people some choices about which county to sue in, and that ch…
Where Can You File a Lawsuit? Understanding a Plaintiff’s Venue Choice in Florida Read More »
Social media disputes between former partners can turn ugly fast. Fake accounts, nasty reviews, and cruel messages can feel overwhelming, and Florida allows…
When Do Offensive Online Messages Cross the Line Into Stalking Under Florida Law? Read More »
When someone is on trial, the evidence a jury sees can shape the outcome. One recurring question is whether a photograph of the accused holding a gun should…
When Can a Photo of a Gun Be Used as Evidence in a Criminal Trial? Read More »
When a lawsuit stretches across several years, an early appeal can shape everything that follows. Courts use a rule called the “law of the case” doctrine to…
When someone hires a lawyer under a written fee agreement and later doesn’t pay, the dispute can end up in court as an ordinary breach-of-contract case. That…
In Florida, sentencing for many felonies starts with guidelines that produce a recommended range. Sometimes a judge can go below that range with what is call…
How Florida’s Two-Step Test for a Downward Departure Sentence Works Read More »
When a criminal charge depends on whether a particular substance fits a statutory definition, the exact wording of the law can decide the entire case. That i…
How Florida Courts Read a Statute’s Words: A Drug-Definition Dispute Explained Read More »
